Ephesus was an ancient
Ionian Greek city; its ruins lie near the modern Town of Selcuk and only
20 minutes drive from Kusadasi in Turkey. It was situated south of the
Cayster River, and was the site of the Temple of Artemis. Traditionally
founded by the Carians, it was one of the 12 Ionian Cities and was
involved in the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. It was taken by
Alexander the Great c.334 BC and prospered throughout the Hellenistic
period. It passed to Rome in 133 BC; under Augustus it became the
capital of the Roman province of Asia. It was an early seat of
Christianity, visited by St. Paul, and the recipient of the Epistle to
the Ephesians. The Goths destroyed the city and temple in AD 262;
neither ever recovered. There are extensively excavated ruins at the
modern site.
General Note
= If your group has a particular area of
interest (such as Cultural, Historical, Religious or Archaeological)
then please let us know and we will do all we can to tailor your tour
and guide to this interest. Lunch Break Note =
Our private tours do not include lunch but if you would like to and up
to the availability of your time in Port and your chosen tour we are
happy to stop for a lunch break. There are many options for lunch and
you can discuss on the day with your guide as the type of food you would
like to try and your budget and you can pay for lunch and drinks
directly once you are there. You will need to add on at least 30 mins
to the duration of our tours as indicated to include a lunch break. Ephesus
Terrace Houses Note =
Our private tours do not include the Terrace Houses but if you would
like to visit and up to the availability of your time in Port
you can do so. Ephesus
Terrace Houses are located on the slopes of Bulbul Mountain, opposite
the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", these houses
were for the important and wealthy people of Ephesus, as only rich
people could afford such houses. Terrace Houses is optional with USD 15
extra per person. Minimum required time is 30 minutes.
EPHESUS
TOURS (P01) EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of
ARTEMIS
You will be met by your guide at the
Port of Kusadasi where you will
begin your Private Ephesus Tour. First
we will make our way to the Ephesus
which was one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient word. We
will visit the Ephesus Ruins (Odeon,
Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celcus
Library and the Theatre which is
still in use today for concerts and has
an amazing capacity of 25,000, etc...).
As we walk through this ancient site you
will notice the streets paved with
marble which gives a hint to this city's
great wealth many years ago. Following
this
we will visit the Temple of Artemis,
one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world where your guide will explain to
you the significance of this important
site. Once the tour has finished some
free time for shopping facilities and
you will be returned to the Port of
Kusadasi.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Kusadasi,
A/C private transportation, Professional
guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 3-4 Hours (Departing
Everyday)
EPHESUS
TOURS (P02)
EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS + HOUSE OF VIRGIN
MARY
You will be met by your guide at the Port of
Kusadasi where you will begin your Private
Ephesus Tour. First we will visit
the House of Virgin Mary where it is
believed that she arrived with Saint John 4-6
years after the death of Christ and where she
spent her final days. Following this we will
make our way to
the Ephesus which was one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient word. We will
visit the Ephesus Ruins (Odeon, Temple of
Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celcus Library and the
Theatre which is still in use today for
concerts and has an amazing capacity of 25,000,
etc...). As we walk through this ancient
site you will notice the streets paved with
marble which gives a hint to this city's great
wealth many years ago. Following this
we
will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world where
your guide will explain to you the significance
of this important site. Before heading back to
Kusadasi we will visit Isabey Mosque.
Once the tour has finished some free time for
shopping facilities and you will be returned to
the Port of Kusadasi.
INCLUDED
=
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Kusadasi, A/C
private transportation, Professional guide,
Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 4-5 Hours(Departing
Everyday)
EPHESUS
TOURS (P03) EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS + HOUSE
OF VIRGIN
MARY + ST JOHN
You will be met by your guide at the Port of
Kusadasi where you will begin your Private
Ephesus Tour. First we will visit
the House of Virgin Mary where it is
believed that she arrived with Saint John 4-6
years after the death of Christ and where she
spent her final days. Following this we will
make our way to
the Ephesus which was one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient word. We will
visit the Ephesus Ruins (Odeon, Temple of
Hadrian, Roman Baths, Celcus Library and the
Theatre which is still in use today for
concerts and has an amazing capacity of 25,000,
etc...). As we walk through this ancient
site you will notice the streets paved with
marble which gives a hint to this city's great
wealth many years ago. Following this
we
will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world where
your guide will explain to you the significance
of this important site. Before heading back to
Kusadasi we will visit Basilica of St. John
who it was believed spent his last years in the
region around Ephesus and is buried in the
southern slope of Ayosolug Hill. Once the tour
has finished some free time for shopping
facilities and you will be returned to the Port
of Kusadasi.
INCLUDED =
Pick up & drop-off
at Port of Kusadasi, A/C private transportation,
Professional guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 5-6 Hours(Departing
Everyday)
EPHESUS
TOURS (P04) EPHESUS + TEMPLE Of ARTEMIS
+ SIRINCE VILLAGE
You will be met by your guide at the Port of
Kusadasi where you will begin your Private
Ephesus Tour. First we will visit the Temple
of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world where your guide will explain to
you the significance of this important site.
Following this we will make our way to Ephesus
which was one of the most important cultural
centers of the ancient word. We will visit the
Ephesus ruins, Odeon, Celcus Library and the
Theatre which is still in use today for
concerts and has an amazing capacity of 25,000.
As we walk through this ancient site you will
notice the streets paved with marble which gives
a hint to this city's great wealth many years
ago. Then we will drive to the scenic mountain
side Village of Sirince and we will visit
the Antique Church, Mosque and Typical
Turkish Houses. Şirince is very popular for
its style of building, streets and hand made
fruit wines and is a nice relaxing way to finish
your day. Once the tour has finished some free
time for shopping facilities and you will be
returned to the Port of Kusadasi.
INCLUDED =
Pick up & drop-off
at Port of Kusadasi, A/C private transportation,
Professional guide, Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 5-6 Hours(Departing
Everyday)
You will be met by your guide at the Port of
Kusadasi where you will begin your
Private Tour. First we will visit Miletus,
an ancient city located near the present Akköy
at the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (meander)
River. Miletus owed its importance to its
position on the trade routes. It was one of the
largest cities in Anatolia with a population of
between 80.000 and 100.000. Highly prosperous,
it founded many colonies and was the home of the
6C BC philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes and
Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and
architect Isidorus. Having a prominent position,
Miletus became the most important port in this
area and it was the most active member of the
twelve cities of the Ionian Confederation. In
the 7th century BC Lydians besieged the city.
The city was then controlled in turn by the
Persians, Roman and Seljuk Turks. The next visit
after Miletus will be Didyma.
The world Didyma meant "twins" and it was
associated by some as being the meeting place of
Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and
Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center
dedicated to Apollo, which served a similar
purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a
city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by
Milesians with a 19 km/12 mi sacred road. Then
we will drive the Temple of Artemis,
one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
where your guide will explain to you the
significance of this important site. Following
this we will make our way to Ephesus
which was one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient word. We will
visit the Ephesus ruins, Odeon, Celcus
Library and the Theatre which is
still in use today for concerts and has an
amazing capacity of 25,000. As we
walk through this ancient site you will notice
the streets paved with marble which gives a hint
to this city's great wealth many years ago.
Once the tour has finished some free time for
shopping facilities and you will be returned to
the Port of Kusadasi.
INCLUDED =
Pick up & drop-off at Port of Kusadasi, A/C
private transportation, Professional guide,
Entrance fees.
DURATION =
approx 8 Hours
(Departing
Everyday)
